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US and Iran hold progress talks in Qatar on ceasefire and nuclear program

The United States and Iran have held indirect talks in Qatar, with President Trump reporting progress. The discussions, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focused on implementing a memorandum of understanding that includes a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a timetable for a deal on the war and Iran's nuclear program. Both sides agreed to establish a communication channel to report violations of the agreement. AI

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US and Iran hold progress talks in Qatar on ceasefire and nuclear program

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar

    US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy was holding after recent exchanges of fire threatened efforts to end the Middle East war. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Ghariba…